Challenge

Estadio Varela
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gijsbert ter Kruimer got the match started through his kick off. 4 minutes into the match, Crottos Crotters F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Angel Vito reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Peng Xiong received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Arnout Reekers came out and tried to block the shot, but Peng Xiong slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 7th minute. 15 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Erubiel Mede came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Angel Vito played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 17th minute of play. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Peng Xiong in the 20th minute of play. The supporters of Netherlands booed when Crottos Crotters F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Frank Mackensen didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 22nd minute, Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Angel Vito didn't even have to move. Celestino Ler received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Arnout Reekers tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Peng Xiong hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Wim Wilmes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Frank Mackensen got a free kick in the 30th minute. In the 35th minute the ball was on its way in behind Crottos Crotters F.C.'s goalkeeper Angel Vito, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 36th minute Netherlands were awarded a corner. Gijsbert ter Kruimer went to the cornerflag to take it. After a rather tough play, Netherlands's David Eikelkamp got a free kick in the 37th minute. 39 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Peng Xiong came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With 41 minutes on the clock, Herminio Seguinus commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 41 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Crottos Crotters F.C.! Gijsbert ter Kruimer placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! In the 45th minute, Peng Xiong hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gijsbert ter Kruimer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Angel Vito tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Peng Xiong fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnout Reekers having to interfere. Angel Vito made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 58th minute. With a little luck, Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Angel Vito got control of the ball when Gustaaf Groeneveldt tried to sneak it across the goal line. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Peng Xiong in the 61st minute of play. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Angel Vito proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 65th minute of the match, managed to save Crottos Crotters F.C. from getting a goal against them. Gijsbert ter Kruimer struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Angel Vito didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Netherlands. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Wieslaw Zarobski was substituted for Nunez Larra. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Pablo Solari was substituted for Erubiel Mede. 73 minutes into the match, Wim Wilmes had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Angel Vito. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Wim Wilmes was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Angel Vito showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Peng Xiong in the 83rd minute of the match. After 90 played minutes Crottos Crotters F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Peng Xiong. Wim Wilmes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Netherlands players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.